Herkimer County · lake · 1,233 acres
Big Moose Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Big Moose Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York, stocked with Lake Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
72°
58°
8 mph
19%
Fri
Mostly clear
77°
56°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
79°
59°
7 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 2,070 | 6.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 1,760 | 6.9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Big Chief Pond1.0 mi
- Townsend Pond1.3 mi
- Little Chief Pond1.2 mi
- Jock Pond1.5 mi
- Merriam Lake1.8 mi
- Lilypad Ponds1.9 mi
- South Pond1.8 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Windfall Pond2.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Moose Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Moose Lake?+
Big Moose Lake is stocked with Lake Trout in Herkimer County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Big Moose Lake?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Moose Lake?+
Big Moose Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.